Manchester United vs Sevilla Prediction & Picks (13.03.2018)

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Manchester United and Sevilla measure forces at Old Trafford, in a second leg of this phase of the UEFA Champions League (8th Finals), after the draw by (0-0) in the first leg. Attention to the home factor, since Manchester United usually conquer different results at home and abroad.

Manchester United:

The home team comes to this return match after a goalless draw as a visitor, so in case of victory will confirm the qualification to the next phase. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss at their stadium. In the last match they played, for the Premier League, they beat Liverpool at home (2-1). In the last 10 home matches Manchester United has 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In 15 games, he got the comeback in 2 of the 5 games in which he suffered the first goal. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 4 of their 9 goals between minutes (31′-45 ‘).

Manchester United comes into this game with a home win over Liverpool, 2-1, adding the third consecutive victory in the English championship. It is important to underline that the English achieved a goalless draw in the first leg of these eighth-finals of the Champions League. In this home game, coach José Mourinho must keep the team in 4-2-3-1, Lukaku being the most offensive reference: this player is very powerful and strong in the finalization. Of note that the ” Red Devils ” have great quality defensive set pieces, counterattacks, maintenance of possession and completion of the ball. Everything indicates that the Portuguese coach can not count on Blind and Herrera, players recovering from injuries.

Sevilla:

The away team comes to this second leg after a goalless draw with the advantage of not having suffered goals at home in the first leg. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches he has 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. The team comes to this match after a home defeat with Valencia by (0-2). In the last 4 away matches for the UEFA Champions League, Sevilla won 1, tied 2 and lost 1. Their defense has not been very strong, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 9 matches, but their attack He has scored regularly, since he has scored goals in 8 of the last 9 matches for this competition. In 9 matches in this tournament, they suffered the first goal 4 times and never got the comeback.

Sevilla comes to this game with a defeat at home against Valencia, thus placing a final point to the two successive wins in the championship. It is important to emphasize that the moment of form of the Spaniards is not better, since it only adds 5 victories in the last 10 parties. In this away game, coach Vincenzo Montella must keep the team in 4-2-3-1, benefiting the low block and passing in depth for the attack. It is important to point out that the visitors present great difficulties in the defensive transition and in set pieces. Wissam Ben Yedder is the best scorer of Sevilla, with 17 goals scored. For this game the coach can not count on Carole, Soriano and Navas, for being injured.